The Columbus Academy suffered a disappointing loss on Saturday, February 2 in the regional team tournament. Seeded eleventh going into the tournament, the Vikes were the underdogs against sixth-seeded West Muskingum. The Vikings and the Tornados did not match up well in weight classes, as all but 4 matches led to forfeits. Due to this,…

Seven Vikes place at Eagle Invitational. (Kayla Podgurski’19/Media) On Saturday, January 26, the Columbus Academy wrestling team recovered from a tough match on Wednesday, January 23, when it hosted Buckeye Valley and West Jefferson and dropped against the Roughriders 47-21, and  to the Fighting Barons, by placing well at the Eagle Invitational. Seven Vikes placed at the…

Keir Gorospe’21 spirals his opponent. (Kayla Podgurski’19/Media) On Tuesday, January 15, the Columbus Academy wrestling team went 1-1 in its Super Tri-match versus Linden-McKinley and Liberty Union. Opening up the evening versus Linden-McKinley, the Vikes ran away with an easy victory over the Panthers, finishing at 42-14. Highlights of the match included victories from Thomas…

Christopher Sugar’21 holds off opponent. (Sarah Neltner’20/Media) The Columbus Academy wrestling team improved its record over the past two weeks, racking up wins over St. Charles, Beechcroft, Fredericktown, and Centerburg. The Vikes opened up Winter Break with a dual match against St. Charles and Beechcroft on Thursday, December 20th, taking home the victory in both.…

Freshman, Zara Syed, holds her own in the team’s first match. (Sarah Neltner ’20/ Media) The Columbus Academy wrestling team opened its season on Thursday, December 6, in a tri-match against Worthington Kilbourne and Madison Plains. In a rough start to the season, the Vikes lost both duels. Gyvnn Mendenhall’22 was a bright spot for the…

Topgolf’s instagram (@topgolf) The newly opened Topgolf brings three levels of golf and dining to Polaris.With 49 sites nationwide, including another in Ohio at a location in West Chester near Cincinnati, Topgolf features 102 outdoor ranges across its three floors, where guests play a game with up to six players. Topgolf’s featured game consists of…

The California Roll. David Cooperman’20/Staff There are plenty of restaurants in close proximity to Columbus Academy. However, Tora might be the best of all of them. Located directly across Hamilton Road from Stoneridge, Tora offers a wide variety of both sushi and other Asian dishes. Sushi fans will be enthralled with the vast selection of…

Les Wexner breaks from GOP. (Wikimedia Commons) On September 13, Les Wexner declared himself an Independent. As a member of the Republican Party since his days at Ohio State, Wexner has been a key supporter of many GOP nominees, including Mitt Romney and Jeb Bush. However, he has refused to back President Trump, and Wexner’s…

A Half Mighty Macaroni Sandwich with kettle chips. (David Cooperman’20/Staff) 5 pounds of food. 3 slices of grilled bread. 13 cheeses. 4 pickle spears. Piles of fries and coleslaw. Upwards of 10,000 calories. Consuming this massive amount of food is what the bravest diners face when trying to complete the Legendary Melt Challenge.  Melt Bar…

Los Guachos gringa. (David Cooperman’20/Staff) If you are looking for a place to grab a bite after exams, take a short, mile-long trip down Cherry Bottom Road to Los Guachos, a classic Mexican restaurant, and a central Ohio staple that has been recognized on Yahoo’s “America’s Best Taco Spots.” The restaurant’s famous massive wheel of…